Durham & The Polar Express™ Spectacular!

All aboard for a magical two day adventure at this special time of year as we take a journey on the famous Polar Express™ Train Ride. See the story come to life as you sit back, relax and enjoy a Hot Chocolate and Cookie served by the dancing Chefs, and get your golden ticket punched by the Conductor, before arriving at the North Pole to meet Santa Claus and his Elves. With all your favourite characters, Christmas songs and a sprinkle of festive spirit, this is a perfect break for all the family.

The Polar Express

All aboard” the Polar Express™ for a memorable family trip to the North Pole.

Every year the Weardale Railway in the North East is transformed into a Winter Wonderland and children are invited to wear their pyjamas for a magical trip on The Polar Express™ Train Ride, inspired by the hit Warner Bros. Entertainment film.

Get your golden ticket punched by the conductor, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies served by dancing chefs and meet the doubting hobo as you’re whisked away to meet Santa at the North Pole. With plenty of festive fun, on-board, it’s a journey that is certain to make children “Believe!”

One of only two officially licensed Polar Express™ train rides in the UK, a trip to Weardale Railway with National Holidays will create endless memories for children and adults alike.

UK Holiday Insurance

At National Holidays, we always do everything we can to ensure your holiday runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish. For this reason, we strongly recommend you take out holiday insurance to ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.

To provide you with a travel insurance policy designed with our customers in mind, we’ve teamed up with specialist insurance providers Towergate Chapman Stevens. Some of the benefits of our insurance policy include:

Why choose National Holidays?

National Holidays Gift Vouchers

Our Gift Vouchers are an excellent way to take a National Holidays' short break or holiday. They make excellent presents for Christmas, Birthdays or a special Anniversary. You can order Gift Vouchers online now.